The way of the lazy man is like a hedge of thorns, but the way of the upright is a highway.(Prov 15:19, NKJV)
The desire of the lazy man kills him, for his hands refuse to labor. He covets greedily all day long...(Prov 21:25-26, NKJV)
The lazy person craves, yet receives nothing, but the desires of the diligent are satisfied.(Prov 13:4, ISV)
A righteous person eats to his heart's content, but the stomach of the wicked remains hungry.(Prov 13:25, ISV)
A slack hand causes poverty, but the hand of the diligent makes rich.(Prov 10:4, ESV)
He who is slothful in his work is a brother to him who is a great destroyer.(Prov 18:9, NKJV)
As vinegar to the teeth and smoke to the eyes, so is the lazy man to those who send him.(Prov 10:26, NKJV)
Like the cold of snow in the time of harvest is a faithful messenger to those who send him; he refreshes the soul of his masters.(Prov 25:13, ESV)
Laziness casts one into a deep sleep, and an idle person will suffer hunger.(Prov 19:15, NKJV)
Go to the ant, you sluggard; consider its ways and be wise! It has no commander, no overseer or ruler, yet it stores its provisions in summer and gathers its food at harvest... How long will you lie there, you sluggard? When will you get up from your sleep? A little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to rest – and poverty will come on you like a thief and scarcity like an armed man.(Prov 6:6-11, NIV)
After many rebukes, the stiff-necked man will be broken incurably, without any warning.(Prov 29:1, ISV)
Do not love sleep, or you will become poor; open your eyes, and you will be satisfied with food.(Prov 20:13, NASB)
In all labor there is profit, but idle chatter leads only to poverty.(Prov 14:23, NKJV)
Nothing is better for a man than that he should eat and drink, and that his soul should enjoy good in his labor. This... I saw, was from the hand of God... For God gives wisdom and knowledge and joy to a man who is good in His sight...(Eccle 2:24-26, NKJV)
The sleep of a laboring man is sweet, whether he eats little or much...(Eccle 5:12a, NKJV)
The hand of the diligent will rule, but the lazy man will be put to forced labor.(Prov 12:24, NKJV)
